Outpatient

Definition

A patient who shows up, gets treated, and goes home the same day, which is the healthcare equivalent of a drive-through. The hospital's way of saying "we like you, but not enough for a sleepover."

Example Usage

"I had outpatient surgery, which means I was unconscious at 9 AM, confused at noon, and eating ice cream on my couch by 3 PM, which honestly was a pretty great Tuesday."

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